Currently on a three-game winning streak after snapping a nine-game winless streak, the Ducks look to keep things rolling against the New York Rangers. The Ducks are coming off a 2-1 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/game-day/takeaways-from-the-ducks-3-2-shootout-win-2-1-overtime-win-over-the-kings] on Saturday, while the Rangers are coming off a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. “That's got to be our mindset,” Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville said. “Continue on building on that kind of standard. How well we play without the puck is important. Let’s be hard to play against, playing that way.” Chris Kreider returns to the lineup against his former team after missing the past two games with an illness. He’ll slot in on the top line alongside Mason McTavish and fellow former Ranger Ryan Strome. Jan 13, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider (20) moves the puck against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e001155e-7ef0-4c8b-8af4-f51d36d5f37e.jpeg] Jan 13, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider (20) moves the puck against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images “Last week was great,” Kreider said. “Taking four points in the home and home back-to-back, that was great. Our game against Dallas [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/game-day/takeaways-from-the-ducks-3-1-win-over-the-stars] was our best game of the year.” “We kind of stopped shooting ourselves in the foot a little bit,” Jacob Trouba said. “Played pretty simple, solid hockey. To play against LA, those two games, I think that's kind of what it requires. I thought we did a good job of sticking with that game and we've had some success with it, so probably stick to that in defending and being responsible and making good plays with the puck.” “Simple in the game, putting it in areas where we can keep the puck and advance it,” Quenneville said on the adjustments his team has made lately. “The risky plays being inside or outside the blue lines are probably more predictable and enhances us getting pucks. Eliminating unnecessary rush chances is probably what it can lead to.” Jan 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (65) scores a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2d0f028c-5f4c-4441-ad6f-61818f5f8fb4.jpeg] Jan 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (65) scores a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images “They’ve been going pretty good the last couple games,” Trouba said of the Rangers. “I think last game, scored a lot of goals. Mika (Zibanejad) has been good and hot, which is good to see. Staying consistent with our game and simplicity and what made us successful the last couple is what we're going to have to stick to.” “A ton of firepower, detail-oriented team,” Kreider said. “ Our game's got to be tight. Got to continue to build on what we’ve done the last few games. Play good defense, help our goalies out and trust that we'll get our chances from playing good defense.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Kreider speaks to the media after the Ducks’ morning skate at Honda Center. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ducks Projected Lines Chris Kreider - Mason McTavish - Ryan Strome Alex Killorn - Mikael Granlund - Beckett Sennecke Jeffrey Viel - Ryan Poehling - Cutter Gauthier Ross Johnston - Tim Washe - Ian Moore Jackson LaCombe - Jacob Trouba Olen Zellweger - Radko Gudas Pavel Mintyukov - Drew Helleson Lukáš Dostál (confirmed) Rangers Projected Lines Artemi Panarin - Vincent Trocheck - Alexis Lafrenière Gabe Perreault - Mika Zibanejad - J.T. Miller Will Cuylle - Noah Laba - Brennan Othmann Taylor Raddysh - Sam Carrick - Jonny Brodzinski Vladislav Gavrikov - Braden Schneider Matthew Robertson - Will Borgen Urho Vaakanainen - Scott Morrow Spencer Martin (confirmed)
